My tenant fell and broke his arm on my property. He is my tenant, but I don’t have liability insurance. Can he still sue me?

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My tenant fell and broke his arm on my property. He is my tenant, but I don’t have liability insurance. Can he still sue me?

My cousin fell due to the front tenant’s dog. He says that the dog scared him and he fell. The dog owner had an agreement to only let the dog loose after 9 pm. My cousin went out at 11 pm.

Asked on April 6, 2009 under Insurance Law, California

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

Is the person who broke his arm your cousin and tenant?  What do you mean by only letting the dog loose after 9?  California has strict leash laws.  You and the tenant may be liable. 


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